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HN55 KNP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,041 mi
Last recorded144,041 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KNP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 144,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 131,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 115,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,590 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,044 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,434 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 35,412 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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HN55 KNP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN55 KNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HN55 KNP registered?

HN55 KNP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is HN55 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 KNP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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